Yes, Ciphr's payroll software is fully HMRC-recognised. This ensures that all your payroll calculations and submissions are compliant with the latest UK tax legislation and regulations, giving you peace of mind.
CLOUD-BASED PAYROLL THAT GIVES YOU TIME BACK
Payroll software you can trust
Your people rely on you to pay them accurately and on time. Our cloud-based HR payroll software simplifies processes and upholds data integrity to get the job done, every time. Your data is securely hosted in AWS, and stored in the UK.

"Being able to collate our monthly payroll information has been a godsend. With Ciphr the amount of time has been reduced by about 80%."
Jamie Carruthers
Brand Advocate, Pro:Direct

API-LED PAYROLL
Connected systems for a connected experience
Let us do the heavy lifting. Our API-led payroll solution allows data to be continually transmitted from another system, giving you the most up-to-date data and a connected experience. Since every feature is delivered via the API, you’ll have access to all workings of the system, all the time.

Tired of complex payroll?
Choose a safe pair of payroll hands
Our HR payroll software is powerful, reliable, scalable and supported by a team of payroll professionals. So someone is always on hand when you need them.
How does Ciphr offer payroll peace of mind?
RTI and HMRC compliant
Trust us to stay compliant with legislation for accurate payroll reporting
Seamless HR-payroll data integration
Data entered into our HR software is passed directly to payroll
RTI and pensions auto enrolment enabled
Fully automated. Configured to meet all your pension provider and schemes needs
Integrates with other third-party apps
Such as time and attendance and finance software, improving speed and accuracy further
Real-time calculations
Reflects pay changes instantly without batch processing
Automatic cost centre splits
Split labour costs across departments or entities
Backpay auto calculations
Automate backdated pay adjustments
Suite of reports
Including audit reports, cost journal export and Bacs listing report
Online payslips
Online payslips, P60s, P11Ds, and P45s. Give employees access anytime, anywhere
Download tax notices direct from HMRC
No need to manually re-key data. Our software will fetch this for you directly from HMRC
Payrolling benefits in kind (BIK)
Calculates BIK in real time within payroll
Average holiday pay calculations
Automates average holiday pay based on relevant criteria
"I have always received great customer service and [felt] my needs and concerns were being listened to. Implementation of the payroll system was very well supported and was launched on time. System setting are fairly easy to navigate and use once trained. Good value for money."
Epru H.
*Head of People Data and Reward (201-500 employees)
*Review sourced from Capterra

A PAYROLL EXPERIENCE YOU’LL WANT MORE OF
Easy to navigate for new and experienced users
Intuitive user experience and workflows designed by people who know payroll. Enjoy real-time updates, and comprehensive reporting for enhanced efficiency. Instantly see the status of your payroll and any outstanding tasks required to complete your pay run.

READY, SET, GO
Swift implementation for everyone
Pre-configured tools for easy, hassle-free deployment. Take advantage of fast onboarding with automation tools and a ‘test-in-live"’ feature for smooth transitions.
Payroll in minutes. Peace of mind for days.
HR AND PAYROLL SOFTWARE THAT FITS YOU
Get payroll peace of mind
Ciphr payroll is proudly designed by payroll people, for payroll people. Make your pay run less stressful and pay on time with Ciphr’s standalone payroll software and integrated HR and payroll system. It’s set up to maintain accuracy so you can focus on adding real value.
UK PAYROLL SOFTWARE THAT SIMPLIFIES REPORTING
Report, export and relax
Ciphr’s in-built suite of payroll reports include Bacs listing, audit reports, and cost journal exports. Integrate our payroll software and HR software for ultimate ease and maximum impact.
HR & PAYROLL SOFTWARE THAT TICKS ALL THE BOXES
Accredited, recognised and on the money
RTI compliant, HMRC recognised and fully accredited. Trust us to stay compliant with legislation while you focus on keeping your payroll up to date
FAQ: payroll software
The software automates complex payroll calculations, which significantly reduces the risk of human error. It also features a validation and reporting tool that allows you to run checks and review reports before finalising the payroll run, helping you catch and correct any potential mistakes ahead of time.
Yes. The software includes an employee self-service portal where employees can securely view and download their current and historical payslips and other payroll documents like P60s. This reduces the number of queries your payroll team has to handle.
Yes, Ciphr payroll software automates many aspects of workplace pension management. It can assess your workforce for eligibility, calculate contributions, and generate the necessary communications and data files for your pension provider, helping you stay compliant with auto-enrolment duties.
- Cloud-based accessibility: No desktop apps required; secure, real-time data updates
- Seamless integration: API support reduces repetitive tasks and syncs data across systems
- User experience enhancements:
- SSO (Single Sign-On) for simplified access
- Branded payslips
- Swift onboarding tools
- Advanced automation:
- Real-time pay calculations
- Backpay adjustments
- Holiday and sick pay automation
- Robust compliance tools:
- Audit tracking
- Auto-enrolment letter generation
- Flexible reporting: Configurable reports and cost centre splits for complex payroll needs
- Automatic updates allow you to incorporate legal changes seamlessly
- Regulatory reporting tools enhance compliance
- Auto-enrolment letter generation
- API pension uploads for accuracy and simplicity
- Policy-aligned automation, including automated holiday and sick pay calculations
- Audit reporting tracks changes with timestamps
- HMRC compliance support, including payrolling benefits in kind (BIK) reporting and detailed record-keeping
Yes, our payroll software is designed to meet the needs of UK-based businesses of all sizes. Its cloud-based architecture ensures scalability, cost-effectiveness, and secure access, making it suitable for growing organisations. Features like real-time calculations, configurable variance reporting, and automatic cost centre splits support the needs of large businesses, while tools for intuitive workflows and automatic updates ensure ease of use for smaller teams
There are many different types of payroll software, but most calculate and track employee pay. Most payroll software interfaces with accounting software to automate the bookkeeping process. Employees’ hours and wages are tracked, deductions are calculated, and paychecks are printed or emailed.
The cost of payroll software depends on what your business needs. The price will depend on the provider, how many employees you have, the duration of their contracts and the functionality you want. Ideally, they’ll have a demo for you to explore.

PAYROLL SOLUTIONS
Put your people front and centre
Integrated HR, payroll, learning and recruitment solutions that amplify the voice and value of your talent.